Richard Jacoby
Shippensburg,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Fire Inspector/ Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department of War- 60 hours a week
Fort Meade, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of fire safety equipment and systems.
- Evaluated compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated with military personnel to enhance fire safety protocols.
- Monitored fire alarm systems for proper functionality and performance.
- Assisted in developing fire safety plans for various facilities.
- Reviewed blueprints to identify potential fire hazards and risks.
- Investigated complaints received from tenants or members of the public related to potential violations of local ordinances or state regulations concerning fire safety.
- Coordinated training sessions on proper evacuation procedures in case of a fire emergency.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding fires or suspected fires to assess potential risk factors.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department of Defense- 72 Hours a week
New Cumberland, Pa
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Assigned to the Rescue Company before promotion to Fort Meade.
- Responded to emergency calls for fires and hazardous materials incidents.
- Maintained firefighting gear and equipment in optimal working condition.
- Developed emergency response plans for various scenarios within the department.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote fire safety awareness.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Supervised fire suppression operations during emergency response incidents.
- Trained and mentored junior firefighters in safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Conducted daily inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
Newville, PA06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Department Certifications
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASome College (No Degree) - Fire Department Certifications
Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
College Park, MDSkills
- Emergency response planning
- Training coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Fire prevention strategies
- Leadership development
- Incident reporting
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Alarm and fire detection systems
- Firefighting operations
- Records management
- Staff development
Certification
Fire Officer I-IV
Accomplishments
Firefighter of the year- Friendship Hose Company
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Inspector/ Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department of War- 60 hours a week
11.2021 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department of Defense- 72 Hours a week
01.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Department Certifications
Harrisburg Area Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Department Certifications
Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute